Andrew finally getting a work permit also known as hanging out at the interior minister

Moving to Israel is super easy, if you’re Jewish. not only that, if you do move back, or do whats called aliyah, you get some pretty good perks, such as a flight to israel, passport after 6 months of residency, Israeli ID card, enrolled in the medical system, and well, no taxes for 10 years. a few perks. Being a Goy, or if you prefer, “gentile“, i am not allowed to easily move to Eretz. It doesnt help that my wife is Israeli. sure, becoming…

Moving musical chairs

So i have been back in Israel since the 10th of August, but i feel like that until mid this week, i have not really been settled.  when we first arrived things were a little hectic trying to make sure the last document made it to israel that i needed before our meeting 4 days later.  there is going to be a whole post on just that coming up soon.  but we did go to that meeting. after that i had brought back two IPA’s…

The effect of rain, or is it sun?

What is it about rain?  I have nothing against it.  in fact, im all for it.  ive probably lived most my life in rainy countries.  but unbeknownst it works some psychological magic on us. [flickr id=”8665396552″ thumbnail=”large” overlay=”false” size=”large” group=”” align=”none”] Ive never let rain hold me back from doing anything.  but today im all wrapped up in a blanket, working on my blog, with a cup of tea next to me. [flickr id=”8665393368″ thumbnail=”large” overlay=”false” size=”large” group=”” align=”none”] when you live somewhere sunny, rain…